Felodipine
STADA
Extended-Release Tablet – 5MG
Felodipine
STADA
Extended-Release Tablet – 2.5MG
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Felodipine lowers your blood pressure by relaxing and widening blood vessels.
- Do not stop taking your medicine without checking with your healthcare provider
- This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with a light meal low in fat and carbohydrates
- You should swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush or chew the tablets
- If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only the usual dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Inform your healthcare professional if:
- You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication
- You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
- You are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies.
Common side effects include leg swelling, headaches, and flushing (feeling of warmth or redness in the face).
This usually happens at the start of treatment or when your dose increases. These symptoms may go away as your body gets used to the medication. Inform your healthcare professional if these side effects do not go away and become bothersome to you.
You may also experience dizziness and lightheadedness on getting up from a sitting or sleeping position.
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
- Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
- Difficulty breathing
- Itchy skin rashes over your whole body
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
Very rarely, this medicine may cause liver problems. Stop this medication and see a doctor immediately if you notice any of these symptoms:
- Liver injury - Dark brown urine, light coloured stools (pale grey/ clay coloured), nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, yellowing of skin or eyes
Avoid taking grapefruit, or grapefruit juice as they may interact with your medication and increase the risk of side effects.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep this medication away from children.
Pack this medicine into a black trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing into the rubbish chute or bin.
Disclaimer
The content of this article does not replace the information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (NHG Health, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore (PSS).
The images and video in this article has been developed by the Singapore National Asthma Programme (SNAP) and have been reviewed by the PSS-National Medication Information workgroup.
